GETIG ER5356 Aluminium TIG Welding Filler Rod
ALFA MAKE 5356 / ER5356 is an aluminium TIG welding wire containing approximately 5% Magnesium. It produces a high-strength weld metal with very good corrosion resistance in marine environments.
It is a versatile aluminium filler material and provides an excellent colour match for materials that are to be anodised. The melting range of the filler metal is 560–630°C.
Key Features
- ALFA MAKE 5356 / ER5356
- Aluminium TIG welding filler wire
- Approximately 5% Magnesium
- High-strength weld metal
- Very good marine corrosion resistance
- Excellent colour match after anodising
- Versatile aluminium filler material
- Suitable for Al/Mg and Al/Mg/Si alloys
- AC (+) current condition
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ALFA MAKE |
| Product Name | ALFA 5356 |
| Identification | ALFA 5356 / ER5356 |
| Product Type | Aluminium TIG Welding Filler Rod |
| Classification | AWS/SFA 5.10: ER5356 |
| BS Classification | BS 2901-90 5356 |
| DIN Classification | DIN 1732-88 SG-AlMg 5 |
| Alloy Type | Aluminium-Magnesium Alloy |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 4.5–5.5% |
| Aluminium (Al) | Remainder |
| Melting Range | 560–630°C |
| Welding Process | TIG |
| Current Condition | AC (+) |
| Shielding Gas | Argon / Helium / Argon-Helium |
| Argon Flow Rate | 5–10 L/min |
| Helium Flow Rate | 8–16 L/min |
| Argon / Helium Flow Rate | 5–10 L/min |
| Standard Length | 1000 mm |
| Available Sizes | 1.6 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.40 mm, 2.50 mm, 3.15 mm, 3.20 mm, 4.0 mm, 5.0 mm |
| Packing per Packet | 2 kg |
| Packing per Box | 8 kg (2 × 4) |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Silicon (Si) | 0.25% Max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.40% Max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.10% Max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.05–0.20% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 4.5–5.5% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.05–0.20% |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.10% Max |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.06–0.20% |
| Aluminium (Al) | Remainder |
Typical Applications
ALFA MAKE 5356 is suitable for welding:
- Similar-composition Al/Mg materials
- Al/Mg/Si materials
- Aluminium alloy components requiring high-strength weld metal
- Aluminium applications exposed to marine environments
- Aluminium components requiring good colour matching after anodising
Welding Parameters
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Welding Process | TIG |
| Current Condition | AC (+) |
| Shielding Gas – Argon | 5–10 L/min |
| Shielding Gas – Helium | 8–16 L/min |
| Shielding Gas – Argon/Helium | 5–10 L/min |
Packing Details
| Size | Length | Packing / Packet | Packing / Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 mm | 1000 mm | 2 kg | 8 kg |
| 2.0 mm | 1000 mm | 2 kg | 8 kg |
| 2.40 / 2.50 mm | 1000 mm | 2 kg | 8 kg |
| 3.15 / 3.20 mm | 1000 mm | 2 kg | 8 kg |
| 4.0 mm | 1000 mm | 2 kg | 8 kg |
| 5.0 mm | 1000 mm | 2 kg | 8 kg |


































